CVE-2026-18163: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper deserialization of untrusted data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 contains a deserialization vulnerability (CWE-502) that allows remote code execution due to improper handling of untrusted data during deserialization. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 reflects critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, meaning sensitive data could be exposed or altered and system operations disrupted.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the affected service and monitor for suspicious activity related to deserialization attempts.
CVE-2026-18163: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper deserialization of untrusted data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
IBM
Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager_ftmfor_redhat_openshift:4.0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 contains a deserialization vulnerability (CWE-502) that allows remote code execution due to improper handling of untrusted data during deserialization. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 reflects critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, meaning sensitive data could be exposed or altered and system operations disrupted.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the affected service and monitor for suspicious activity related to deserialization attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-28T20:11:59.157Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab3023df7a7c54106df0d97
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 22:33:33 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 22:47:50 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 02:47:45 UTC
Views: 26
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